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Trump Celebrates Australia’s $1 Billion Boost to AUKUS

12/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Australia’s $1 billion contribution to U.S. shipbuilding under AUKUS.
During AUSMIN, Secretary Marco Rubio noted momentum in the US-Australia alliance after a Trump-Albanese meeting in October.
The talks included Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles as the Pentagon completed a five-month AUKUS review.
The AUKUS partnership was established in 2021 under President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Australia’s $1 billion contribution to U.S. shipbuilding under AUKUS.
During AUSMIN, Secretary Marco Rubio noted momentum in the US-Australia alliance after a Trump-Albanese meeting in October.
The talks included Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles as the Pentagon completed a five-month AUKUS review.
The AUKUS partnership was established in 2021 under President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.